Research Assistants Job Kenya 2021 (15 Posts)

  • Published date: July 5, 2021
  • Category: Research
    • Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
  • Jop type:
  • Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
  • Company name: Jobs in Kenya

Job Description


Research Assistants [15 positions] Job, Current Kenyan Nursing Jobs,


Ipas organization through its Research department is conducting a study: “Pregnancy Care Integrating Translational Science Survey” in KITUI, MACHAKOS, BUSIA, MOMBASA Counties, Kenya. The study will involve following up pregnant women PMTCT from early pregnancy through delivery to the post-delivery and it will include local travel within the study area- between health facilities and to communities. Applications are invited from appropriately qualified candidates for the position of Research Assistants.


Position Summary:


The research assistant – nurse will be required to support the study’s activities at the health facility. This will include screening and recruitment of study participants, clinical and non-clinical data collection, sample collection and handling and additional study procedures. .


Responsibilities:



  • Liaise with health facility staff to identify potentially eligible study participants for recruitment into specific studies and sub-studies

  • Screening and recruitment of study participants and administering informed consent.

  • Clinical and non-clinical data collection for study participants

  • Perform anthropometric measurements and vital signs measurements and other clinical tests and study procedures for participants

  • Contribute to collection, transport, logging and initial processing of biological samples

  • Support health facility staff in obtaining and recording other data relevant for the study.

  • Contribute to follow up of participants in their homes and communities.

  • Create and plan for data collection activities summary reports for activities as guided.


Job Skills: Not Specified


Requirements:



  • Degree/Diploma in Kenya Registered Nurse Midwife or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse or equivalent/relevant health field

  • Valid Practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.

  • Basic Computer literacy and training in Microsoft Office.

  • Must be a local from sampled areas.


How to Apply


Submit applications, complete with CV, Cover Letter to [HR.ipas@rephs.org] to indicate the Vacancy


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